LABOURLENS PTY LTD LabourLens is recruiting on behalf of Gianni’s Ristorante Italiano Pty Ltd ATF the GSLS Family Trust T/A Gianni’s Italian for Full-Time Cook to join its team in Belconnen, ACT. The successful candidates will work a minimum of 38 hours per week in a busy Italian restaurant environment and will contribute to maintaining the quality and consistency of the restaurant’s food and kitchen operations. Applicants with relevant qualifications and commercial kitchen experience are encouraged to apply.

Australian citizens and permanent residents are highly preferred Benefits Full-time employment with a minimum of 38 hours per week. Competitive salary package based on skills and experience. Opportunity to work in a busy and professional Italian restaurant environment.

Work with a diverse Italian menu including pasta, risotto, gnocchi, pizza, seafood and meat dishes. Opportunity to develop and strengthen commercial kitchen and Italian cooking skills. Supportive team environment with exposure to day-to-day restaurant operations.

Opportunity to build long-term experience within the hospitality industry. Work in a well-equipped commercial kitchen serving a high-volume restaurant.

Convenient

Belconnen, ACT location. Task &

responsibilities Examine ingredients and food products to ensure freshness, quality and suitability before preparation and cooking. Operate and regulate the temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment to ensure safe and appropriate cooking conditions. Prepare and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, risotto, gnocchi, pizza, seafood, chicken and veal,



in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.

Season food during cooking using appropriate herbs, spices and ingredients to maintain consistent taste, flavour and quality. Portion cooked meals, arrange food on plates and add appropriate sauces, gravies, garnishes and accompaniments in accordance with restaurant presentation standards. Store raw ingredients, prepared meals and other food products in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities to maintain freshness, quality and food safety.

Prepare and cook meals to accommodate special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, gluten-free, allergy-related and other customer dietary needs. Assist the Chef and Head Chef in planning menus and estimating daily food requirements based on anticipated customer demand and restaurant service requirements. Assist in training junior kitchen staff and apprentices in food preparation, cooking techniques, equipment operation and safe food-handling procedures.

Qualification &

experience Relevant Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen, preferably within a busy restaurant environment.

Experience in preparing and cooking Italian cuisine,



with sound knowledge of cooking techniques, seasoning, portioning, food presentation and established recipes. Good understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, temperature-controlled storage, special dietary requirements and safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment. Ability to work efficiently under pressure, follow Chef instructions, maintain stock rotation, minimise food wastage and coordinate effectively with kitchen staff.

About Company

Gianni’s Ristorante Italiano Pty Ltd ATF the GSLS Family Trust T/A Gianni’s Italian is a new Italian restaurant in Belconnen, ACT, operated by the same owner who also runs Briscola Italian, an established Italian dining business in Canberra City. Building on the experience and reputation developed through Briscola, the owner has opened Gianni’s Italian to offer authentic Italian food in a professional and welcoming restaurant environment. The business focuses on quality ingredients, traditional Italian flavours and maintaining consistent food standards across a diverse menu.

Joining

Gianni’s Italian provides an opportunity to become part of a growing hospitality business and work alongside an experienced restaurant team. Employees will have the prospect to develop their skills in authentic Italian cuisine, work in a busy commercial kitchen, receive a market-competitive salary and build long-term experience within an expanding restaurant group.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-85000 Job Publish: 12-10-2026 Job Expire: 11-11-2026 Apply on: Cook Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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